Study Group: Transportation Managers (North America)
Council Members in this Study Group: 877
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Michael Hampel
Director, International Logistics
SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.
Michael Hampel is the Director of International Operations at Smithfield Foods, where he is responsible for managing the global distribution operations. Prior to joining Smithfield in 2008, Mr. Hampel served as the Director of International Operations...
Joel AdamsLogistics Manager
HOLCIM (US), INCJoel Adams is Logistics Manager of Road Transportation at Holcim (US), a multinational manufacturer of cement. Mr. Adams is responsible for national road transportation strategy for the United States. Prior to joining Holcim (US), he was the Regional...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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July 27, 2009
Analysis by: Joel Adams, Logistics Manager,Consultant: Overcapacity hurts trucking - eTrucker | www.etrucker.com
As the market value of trucking equipment continues to fall, lenders are loth to repossess, thus many trucking companies are turned into Zombies.
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Pressure is increasing on private fleets to lower costs and justify their very existence.
May 4, 2009
Analysis by: Joel Adams, Logistics Manager,More evidence that shippers are re-evaluating the cost and vale of operating a private fleet. As common carrier rates continue to decline, private fleet becomes harder to cost justify.
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When does the trucking industry hit bottom?
April 28, 2009
Analysis by: Joel Adams, Logistics Manager,Trucking industry's hard times aren't hard enough? | www.forbes.com
Analysts state that the trucking industry needs another 5% contraction in capacity before rates stabilize. Meanwhile the race to the bottom is on.
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How will we get back lost capacity?
April 23, 2009
Analysis by: Joel Adams, Logistics Manager,truckers report demand declines, capacity cutbacks - 4/22/2009 12:59:00 pm - purchasing | www.purchasing.com
No signs of hope for carriers as demand continues to fall. Carriers are shedding assets due to weak demand. Shippers are beginning to worry about future capacity. Freight Brokers may not be able to source enough capacity to meet shipper demand. Will non asset brokers be willing to assist carriers in sourcing the equipment needed to meet demand?
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New mercury will force a reduction in the use of fly ash, and cause a new disposal problem
April 22, 2009
Analysis by: Joel Adams, Logistics Manager,feds act to curb mercury pollution | www.timesunion.com
As coal fired power plants are forced to limit mercury emissions, the fly ash produced will have greater amounts this element, making it unusable for cement kilns who will also have to meet the new standards.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- 3PL Provider (ei)
- Integrated Logistics Service Provider (ei)
- TL Carrier (ei)
- Freight Forwarder (ei)
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Logistics Manager
- Transportation Manager
- Fleet Manager
Related Study Groups
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| TL and LTL Services Experts | 379 |
| Building Materials Industry Experts | 2005 |
| Rail Shipping Service Experts | 155 |
| Experts in the Automotive Council | 3422 |
| Freight Forwarding Service Purchasers | 90 |
| Rail Shipping Service Users | 29 |
| Automotive Aftermarket Distributors | 740 |
| Package Carriers (NA) | 100 |